ANOTHER ADORABLE FAMILY

Thanks to Jessie, Ryder and Gabe for a fantastic day at the beach!  A perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather...photos...photos and more photos!

THE FAULKNERS

This is my first time photographing this beautiful family.  I've known Amy now for 13 years, as we met while living in the dorms in University.  It was a complete honour and pleasure to capture these memories for them, hopefully I will be lucky enough to capture many more.  Thanks again Amy, Jeff and Arianna xo

THE THOMAS FAMILY

I met the Thomas family a couple of years ago through baseball.  Devon, my husband Josh, and I play on the same ball team.  Devon and Corie have extended their family since then, as Austin their oldest, was just a little guy and Ben their youngest was on his way!  Here they are, having fun on one of the only sunny days in a week and half.
Thanks Devon, Corie, Austin, and Benjamin

BABY LOVE (JESS & BRENT)

A little change from all of the fall photos I've been so busy snapping!  Jessica and Brent are getting ready for their new arrival, Olivia and I had the pleasure of spending Saturday afternoon with this excited couple.  Thanks to Jess and Brent for the opportunity of capturing some truly beautiful and unique photos.  I can't wait to capture more when Olivia makes her appearance!!

MORE FALL FAMILY PHOTOS (THE NOLTS)

More fall shots coming your way!!!  The air was cold, and the leaves were still bright, so we took advantage of the scenery. I met this adorable couple at prenatal class this summer, and made sure to keep in touch, as I knew they were also having a little boy... a great little pal for Russ!  Meet Dylan, Dawn, Declan and their furry friend Diesel.  

FALL FAMILY PHOTOS (THE WHEELERS)

Fall is in the air...mother nature has painted the leaves red, orange and yellow, a must opportunity for family photos!  I myself wanted to take advantage of the fall beauty, so I made sure to book my new little family in with my friend and talented photographer Kyla with Kay Photos (www.kayphotos.com)
I've been booking quite a few myself, and this was the first fall family shoot!  I had the pleasure of capturing Ed and Gloria's wedding a year and a half ago, and their new addition to the family, 3 1/2 month old Alexis, which was my last blog posting...and now a family photography session with all three...or should I say all four, Kita, their dog, also attended the shoot!

TINY LITTLE MIRACLES (ALEXIS)

This tiny little miracle was born 3 weeks premature at 5lbs...Welcome to this big, sometimes overwhelming, but wonderfully amazing world Alexis!

MY LITTLE SAILOR (RUSSELL)

He's finally here and I can't believe he's already a month old!  Little Russell is the reason you haven't seen any new photography blogs until now.  He's given me a new reason to take pictures...and lots of them!  He had a great day with mommy and even showed off his gums... Russell, you have helped me discover a whole new feeling of love that I didn't know I had, and every bit of it is for you!  

HERE HE IS...

CHRIS & KELLY"S ENGAGEMENT SNEAK PEEK

Congratulations to Chris and Kelly on their engagement and soon to be wedding!  Unfortunately, I will not be taking part on their summer wedding day in the southern Okanagan, as it is too close for comfort to my due date.  However, I have passed them onto a talented photographer and friend of mine, Kyla with Kay Photos...Chris and Kelly, you are in good hands!  All the best to them on their big day!  Enjoy your Sneak Peek!

HAPPY GRADUATION! (JULIA, UBCO)

    It was nostalgic for me to head back up to North Campus at UBCO, a place that I have spent many years, not only studying certain academics, such as my Bachelor of Fine Arts, but also experiencing life on campus living in the dorms.  Of course it was called OUC at the time, a small intimate University College, with limited programs and capacity.  Six years later I see the development and growth this campus has accomplished.  
    Julia is one of UBCO's 2012 graduates, and she had her family and loved ones there to support her.  Congratulations and all the best to you Julia!

OWEN & LINDSEY (ENGAGEMENT SNEAK PEEK)

It's neat to look back and see what kind of adventures my photography has allowed me to discover!  Last week I went with Owen and Lindsey to the trestles in East Kelowna to take some romantic snowy shots of the two, as Owen proposed to Lindsey in a snowfall earlier this year and the couple wanted to have the snow present in the their photos!  This was quite the adventure!!!  We ended up getting stuck while we were navigating the perfect spot...and even though we had a shovel, it felt like we spent about an hour trying to dig the tires out of the snow bank.  We surrendered to the snow and called someone to recuse us as we continued to make the best of the day and found some nearby locations for some wintery photos.  Thanks for the fun adventure Owen and Lindsey, thank goodness it was sunny!  

KRISTY"S VISIT (EXPECTING)

I was fortunate enough to have my close friend Kristy, whom I grew up with on the Island, come and visit me the other week from Alberta.  It was especially nice because her and I are both expecting and we are only weeks apart!  
You always hope while growing up that you and your friends stay on the similar paths and share some of the many exciting and amazing moments in life together...I'm so happy to go through this adventure with Kristy!  Lots of love to you, and I absolutely can't wait to meet your little baby girl. xo

Wild West Coast Storm Watch Sneak Peek!

A few days ago my husband and I went to our favourite spot on this planet hoping to experience storm season.  We fought through wind storms, cancelled ferries, and winter road conditions, but after all was said and done we ended up in paradise.  We absolutely love Tofino and clearly aren't the only ones, as restaurants were pump'n and surfers were out catching the big ones.  It was just what the doctor ordered, a relaxing couple of days at our favourite B&B, Gull Cottage, and some wild west coast adventure.  Hiking may have been wet and cold, but the scenery and views never cease to amaze us... even though I grew up in this environment I can never get enough.  We finished our trip with good energy in a relaxed state...even baby was calm and laid back during the trip...surely he felt what we did!